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Bunions

Sep 28, 2012
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by Jackie Schwartz, DPM 3rd Year Resident, The Podiatry Institute Hallux abductovalgus describes a deviation of the great toe, commonly known as a bunion deformity. It is a foot pathology commonly seen by podiatrists who understand the multiple etiologies and treatment options. Many p
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Your Leg bone is connected to Your Hip Bone…

Aug 14, 2012
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By Mehrnaz Kouhkan, DPM 2nd Year Resident, The Podiatry Institute When a patient complains of pain in the foot, hip, knee and/or back, a complete examination that includes the back and lower body becomes essential. It is crucial to evaluate each patient above and beyond the foot. By o
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Selecting the Right Insoles, and When to Replace Them

Jul 20, 2012
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By Nicholas Giovinco, DPM Dekalb Medical PGY-2 Resident, Podiatry Institute One of the most common over the counter treatments for foot pain is not medication; it’s orthotics and other forms of shoe inserts. Many of these appliances are prescribed by foot and ankle specialists,
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It’s That Time of Year

Nov 10, 2011
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By Dr. Dorian Jimenez, DPM It’s the beginning of November and the flood-gates are about to open in operating rooms all over the country.  Long lists of patient names will cover surgery boards at hospitals and surgery centers in every community.   For myself and other foot and ankle su
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Time To Test Your Nerves!

Oct 26, 2011
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By Dr. Dorian Jimenez, DPM If you are like many of my patients, both diabetic and non-diabetic alike, feelings of burning and tingling in your feet present an unwelcome problem.   Maybe it’s just the toes or the front of the feet but maybe your entire feet and legs are affected.  Pati
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ESWT: A New Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Option

Sep 07, 2011
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By Dr. Dorian Jimenez, DPM So you’ve enjoyed the warm weather with your favorite pair of flip flops or sandals for the whole summer.  You wore them so much that there are little toe marks where you made imprints from walking many miles with the fresh air blowing across your toes.  And
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Swollen Ankles at the End of Your Day?

Jul 11, 2011
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By Dr. Dorian Jimenez, DPM You just finished dinner and it’s time to relax.  You take your usual comfortable spot in the house and set your drink on the side table.  The reading that you plan to do or show you plan to watch is ready to go and there’s one last thing to do.  Reaching do
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Time to Let the World See Your Toes!

May 16, 2011
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By Dr. Dorian Jimenez, DPM The flowers are blooming and the trees are budding so you know it’s time to kick off those winter fleece lined boots and dig in the closet for the “toe shoes!” You know the ones I’m talking about… the flip flops, the sandals, the thongs, the slippers… whatev
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